Harvest Hills Baptist Church Sermons

As we study the doctrines that define who we are as a church, we take a look at one movement that has divided Baptist churches.

Paul develops the idea that suffering is the path to glory by using the example of creation. Though creation groans under the strain of the curse, it along with the believer look forward to a day of hope.

Does the mode of Baptism really matter? Pastor Shirk takes a look at the biblical reasons for baptism by immersion and the important picture that is changed by other modes of baptism.

Pastor Shirk continues looking at the verses dealing with our adoption as sons and daughters of God.

As we look through the Baptist distinctive, Pastor Shirk takes a look at why we do not believe in infant baptism.

One of the works of the Holy Spirit is adopting us as sons and daughters of God. Join us as we take a look at Romans 8.

What does it mean for a Christian to mortify the deeds of the flesh? Pastor Shirk breaks down the two verses in Romans 8:12-13 to explain what this means and how it applies to our lives.

Who has the Spirit of God living in them and what are they like? So much error exists around the doctrine of the Spirit. In today's text, Paul clearly defines who has the Spirit.

As we begin our study on why we are a Baptist Church, Pastor Shirk lays down the foundation of biblical authority.

Today we take a look at why the Christian can rest secure knowing that he is not condemned from Romans 8:1-4.

Pastor Shirk continues looking at the eight marks of progressive Christianity and challenges us to stand in an age of compromise.

For Mother's day, we take a look at the prayer life of Hannah as she prayed for her child.

As Pastor Shirk concludes his series on fundamentalism, we are reminded that there is still a fight to be waged in our churches today. This sermon is part one of two looking at the marks of progressive Christianity.

We all face a struggle with trying to do right as a believer. That battle doesn't go away. Pastor Shirk points us forward to our source of victory in Romans 7:14-25.

Bro. David Cain focuses us on Esau's behavior in how he related to his family and spiritual things.

After so many negative things that Paul says about the law, it would be easy to assume it was a bad thing; but is that really what Paul is teaching. Pastor Shirk seeks to get us to look at how our flesh responds to being told what to do from Romans 7:7-12.

Pastor Shirk takes a look at Peter's use of a resurrection prophecy and asks did he take it out of context.

Pastor Shirk warns of red flags present in some circles of Fundamentalism that we must beware of.

Continuing on in the book or Romans, we see that the believer is not only free from sins tyranny, but also the law. Follow along as we study through Romans 7:1-6.

There is a lot of confusion about what this term means when Christians use it. Pastor Shirk seeks to bring clarity to our understanding of a common sin in the life of the Christian.

Did you know that when you became a Christian your allegiances changed? No longer are you serving sin, but you have a new master. Pastor Shirk unpacks what that means for our lives from Romans 6:15-23.

What does it mean when God tells us to be holy for He is holy? In many ways this has become a forgotten doctrine in Christianity Today.

Jude not only tells us to contend for the faith. He also gives us a glimpse into the heart attitude behind our contending for truth and our choice to separate.

Pastor Shirk explores more of the history of Fundamentalism and our stand for truth. This sermon explores the rise of New Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism's response.

To many our union with Christ feels like just another theological topic with no practical impact on my life today. But as we explore the results of our union with Christ from Romans 6:6-10, we see that it is radically important to our everyday life as a believer.